World Cup 2018: England's most likely XI for World Cup opener against Tunisia

ENGLAND have announced their 23-man World Cup squad - but what line-up is Gareth Southgate most likely to field in their opening group game?

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GK: Jordan Pickford (Everton)

“I think we know what the team would be. Whether all those runners and riders get to the start line is another matter...”

Gareth Southgate

“We're looking forward to taking the team on the road and they're a good opportunity for us to improve again and keep working at the things we worked on in November and Mach and keep that momentum going forwards.”

Southgate admitted he had an awkward chat with Gary Cahill about his place in the squad.

Liverpool’s Joe Gomez would have taken the Chelsea captain’s spot bar an injury ending his season early.